Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. for installation, repair, and maintenance of new and existing fencing, gates, and controllers in and around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $81,000.00.
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from January 24, 2023, to March 1, 2023, for installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial fencing, gate, and gate controllers in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, (RFQ023873). Two hundred and sixty-nine vendors were solicited; one bid was received. The bids were evaluated on March 2, 2023. After reviewing the bids, the Division of Power and the Division of Water Reclamation recommended the award be made to The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc., as they were the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
The original term of the contract was for a period of three years from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, up to and including August 31, 2026, with a one year renewal option, authorized by ordinance 0754-2023. The contract amount authorized was $190,000.00
Ordinance 0421-2024 authorized the first modification increasing the funding allocations by $91,000.00 without extending the term of the contract.
Ordinance 0317-2025 authorized the second modification increasing the funding allocations by $77,000.00 without extending the term of the contract.
Ordinance 2993-2025 authorized the third modification increasing the funding allocations by $220,000.00 without extending the term of the contract.
This ordinance authorizes the first renewal option of the contract and is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code. For each year of the contract, funding is c...
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